GeForce 930MX vs Quadro 5010M

When comparing GeForce 930MX and Quadro 5010M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 930MX and Quadro 5010M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 930MX and Quadro 5010M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 930MX and Quadro 5010M are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 930MX or Quadro 5010M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930MX Quadro 5010M
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR5 ECC
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro 5010M has 488% more power consumption, than GeForce 930MX.
  • GeForce 930MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro 5010M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro 5010M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 930MX.
  • GeForce 930MX is used in Laptops, and Quadro 5010M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce 930MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 5010M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 502 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.
  • GeForce 930MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 5010M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 700 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 9−10
ultra / 1080p 2−3 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 21−24
medium / 1080p 7−8 12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 71% more, than GeForce 930MX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930MX Quadro 5010M
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name N16S-GMR N12E-Q5
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 10 March 2016 22 February 2011
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 952 MHz 450 MHz
Boost Clock 1020 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 24.48 21.60
Floating-point performance 783.4 gflops 691.2 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1300 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + 2.0
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Laptop size large
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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